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Law enforcement agencies in Alabama have intensified their search for missing toddler Genesis Reid, deploying cadaver dogs to aid in the investigation. These specially trained dogs were observed on Wednesday combing through areas around the Enterprise apartment complex located at 201 Apache Drive, where Genesis resides with her mother, Adrienne Reid.
According to WTVY, the cadaver dogs are skilled in detecting human remains, and their search extended to the wooded vicinity nearby. This effort marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation into the child’s disappearance.
Enterprise police said Genesis “may be just about to turn three.”
The case of Genesis Reid has drawn significant attention since her mother, Adrienne, reported her missing in the early hours of February 16. Adrienne Reid explained that she discovered Genesis was not in bed and noticed that a door had been left open.
Genesis was reported missing at precisely 3:10 a.m. that morning, as confirmed by local police authorities. This timeline has prompted a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Adding to the complexity of the case, neighbors have claimed not to have seen the young girl since early January, according to WFSA. Prior to that period, Genesis was frequently seen with her mother during walks, highlighting a sudden and unexplained absence that has concerned the community.
Police are now asking anyone who saw Genesis over the past month to come forward, while they seek assistance in finding a woman named “Moriah,” who is possibly connected to the case. Police said the woman is not a suspect at this time, but a person of interest.
On Tuesday, police arrested Reid on a felony charge of providing false information to law enforcement. Specifically, she’s accused of fabricating the story involving Genesis missing from her bed and an opened door.
Records obtained by WTVY revealed Reid’s previous arrest, involving a violent altercation against a family member.
In 2017, authorities arrested Reid after she “used a sharp instrument” and cut her mother multiple times. The victim, who had a 5-inch cut on one of her arms, among other injuries, recovered at an area hospital.
Reid later pleaded guilty to a reduced misdemeanor charge, and a judge sentenced her to probation.
Investigators are now hoping to keep Reid behind bars until her daughter’s disapperance is solved.
Genesis is described as a Black female who stands 2 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs around 25 pounds. She has black hair, and brown eyes.
Police said she had on pink Mickey Mouse pajamas at the time of her disappearance.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Enterprise police at 334-347-2222.
[Feature Photo via Enterprise police]